A US political term for the practice of a registered voter participating in the primary election of a different party than the one they belong to — or, in open primary states, strategically voting for a weaker opponent to influence the other party's nominee. Crossover voting is legal in most US states with open or semi-open primaries and is a recurring subject of strategic debate during election cycles. Critics argue it distorts primary results; defenders see it as a legitimate form of civic participation.
There was evidence of significant crossover voting in the primary, with Democrats selecting the most beatable Republican candidate.
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(US, politics) The casting of a crossover vote.
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